National Register of Historic Places listings in Bedford County, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Where Bedford County is in Pennsylvania

Welcome to Bedford County, Pennsylvania! This page is all about the special places in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for old buildings, sites, and areas that are important to American history and culture.

The National Register of Historic Places is an official list kept by the United States government. It helps protect and celebrate places that tell us about the past. In Bedford County, there are 32 such places! Some of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks, which means they are super important to the whole country.

We'll explore some of these amazing spots and learn why they are so valuable.

Discovering Bedford County's Historic Gems

Bedford County is full of history, and many of its old buildings and areas are protected. These places help us understand what life was like long ago.

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many old houses and buildings in Bedford County have unique stories. They show us how people lived, worked, and built things in the past.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Barclay House		September 18, 1978 (#78002342)	230 Juliana Street 40°00′58″N 78°30′14″W / 40.016111°N 78.503889°W / 40.016111; -78.503889 (Barclay House)	Bedford	This historic house in Bedford is a great example of old architecture.
2	Bedford County Alms House		November 3, 1988 (#88002378)	Cumberland Road, .4 miles (0.64 km) south of Bedford 39°59′13″N 78°32′32″W / 39.986944°N 78.542222°W / 39.986944; -78.542222 (Bedford County Alms House)	Bedford Township	An old building that once helped people in need.
3	Bedford Historic District		December 22, 1983 (#83004187)	Roughly bounded by East, West, and Watson Streets, and the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River 40°01′03″N 78°30′06″W / 40.01750°N 78.501667°W / 40.01750; -78.501667 (Bedford Historic District)	Bedford	This whole area in Bedford is historic, showing how the town grew.
4	Bedford Springs Hotel Historic District		December 20, 1984 (#84001413)	U.S. Route 220, south of Bedford 39°59′10″N 78°31′08″W / 39.986111°N 78.518889°W / 39.986111; -78.518889 (Bedford Springs Hotel Historic District)	Bedford Township	A famous hotel and resort where many important people once stayed. It's a National Historic Landmark!
5	Bonnet's Tavern		August 1, 1979 (#79002164)	4 miles (6.4 km) west of Bedford at the junction of U.S. Route 30 and Pennsylvania Route 31 40°02′32″N 78°33′39″W / 40.042222°N 78.560833°W / 40.042222; -78.560833 (Bonnet's Tavern)	Napier Township	An old tavern that served travelers many years ago.
7	Chalybeate Springs Hotel		July 18, 1985 (#85001560)	Chalybeate Road, north of Bedford 40°01′34″N 78°28′55″W / 40.026111°N 78.481944°W / 40.026111; -78.481944 (Chalybeate Springs Hotel)	Bedford Township	Another historic hotel known for its natural springs.
8	Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery		January 12, 2005 (#04001482)	U.S. Route 30 40°02′55″N 78°39′21″W / 40.048611°N 78.655833°W / 40.048611; -78.655833 (Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery)	Napier Township	A church and cemetery that have been part of the community for a long time.
9	The Coffee Pot		February 24, 2005 (#05000097)	Business Route 30 40°01′23″N 78°31′02″W / 40.022917°N 78.517361°W / 40.022917; -78.517361 (The Coffee Pot)	Bedford Township	A unique building shaped like a giant coffee pot!
10	Defibaugh Tavern		November 12, 1992 (#92001498)	Northern side of U.S. Route 30, east of Bedford 40°01′34″N 78°27′10″W / 40.026111°N 78.452778°W / 40.026111; -78.452778 (Defibaugh Tavern)	Snake Spring Township	Another old tavern that served travelers on historic routes.
12	Dutch Corner Historic Agricultural District		August 17, 2015 (#15000533)	Roughly bounded by Evitts Mountain, the Bedford Township line, the former Dunning Creek Railroad line, and the William Penn Highway 40°06′00″N 78°27′00″W / 40.100000°N 78.450000°W / 40.100000; -78.450000 (Dutch Corner Historic Agricultural District)	Bedford Township	This area shows how farming was done in the past.
14	Espy House		November 19, 1974 (#74001750)	123 Pitt Street 40°01′10″N 78°30′11″W / 40.019444°N 78.503056°W / 40.019444; -78.503056 (Espy House)	Bedford	A very important house in Bedford, recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
15	Everett Historic District		May 29, 2003 (#03000492)	Roughly bounded by West 5th, Borough, and Hill Streets, River Lane, South Street, and Barndollar Avenue 40°00′41″N 78°22′24″W / 40.011389°N 78.373333°W / 40.011389; -78.373333 (Everett Historic District)	Everett	A historic part of Everett, showing its development over time.
22	Juniata Woolen Mill and Newry Manor		March 31, 1983 (#83002216)	West of Everett on Lutzville Road 40°00′44″N 78°25′56″W / 40.012222°N 78.432222°W / 40.012222; -78.432222 (Juniata Woolen Mill and Newry Manor)	Snake Spring Township	An old mill where wool was processed, along with a historic manor house.
24	New Enterprise Public School		October 8, 1981 (#81000528)	Off Pennsylvania Route 869 at New Enterprise 40°10′17″N 78°24′28″W / 40.171389°N 78.407778°W / 40.171389; -78.407778 (New Enterprise Public School)	South Woodbury Township	This old school building served students in the New Enterprise area.
27	Russell House		June 19, 1979 (#79002165)	203 South Juliana Street 40°01′00″N 78°30′12″W / 40.016528°N 78.503333°W / 40.016528; -78.503333 (Russell House)	Bedford	Another significant historic house in Bedford.
29	Schellsburg Historic District		June 21, 2001 (#01000677)	Approximately centered on Pitt Street, Market and Baltimore Streets 40°02′52″N 78°38′35″W / 40.047778°N 78.643056°W / 40.047778; -78.643056 (Schellsburg Historic District)	Schellsburg	The historic center of Schellsburg, preserving its old town feel.
30	Site 36BD90		June 4, 1984 (#84003102)	On the grounds of Bedford Village 40°02′31″N 78°30′39″W / 40.042°N 78.5107°W / 40.042; -78.5107 (Site 36BD90)	Bedford Township	An archaeological site that teaches us about very old human activity in the area.
32	Woodvale Historic District		July 24, 1992 (#92000942)	Roughly bounded by Ash, High, North, Fulton, and Broad Streets in Woodvale 40°10′01″N 78°08′17″W / 40.166944°N 78.138056°W / 40.166944; -78.138056 (Woodvale Historic District)	Broad Top Township	A historic neighborhood that extends into nearby counties. Historic Bridges and Transportation Bridges are important for connecting places. Bedford County has several historic bridges, especially covered bridges, that are still standing.
6	Bridge in Snake Spring Township		June 22, 1988 (#88000793)	Township Road 30 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, east of Bedford 40°00′49″N 78°28′18″W / 40.013611°N 78.471667°W / 40.013611; -78.471667 (Bridge in Snake Spring Township)	Snake Spring Township	An important bridge over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River.
11	Diehls Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003420)	South of Schellsburg on Legislative Route 09057, east of New Buena Vista 40°00′34″N 78°38′55″W / 40.009444°N 78.648611°W / 40.009444; -78.648611 (Diehls Covered Bridge)	Harrison Township	One of Bedford County's beautiful old covered bridges.
13	East Broad Top Railroad		October 15, 1966 (#66000666)	1 mile (1.6 km) west of Orbisonia on U.S. Route 522 40°09′53″N 78°08′16″W / 40.164722°N 78.137778°W / 40.164722; -78.137778 (East Broad Top Railroad)	Broad Top Township	A very important historic railroad, also a National Historic Landmark. It goes into other counties too!
16	Feltons Mill Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003413)	Legislative Route 05021, east of Bedford 39°58′22″N 78°17′20″W / 39.972778°N 78.288889°W / 39.972778; -78.288889 (Feltons Mill Covered Bridge)	East Providence Township	Another well-preserved covered bridge.
17	Fischtner Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003422)	North of Stringtown off Legislative Route 05007 39°45′49″N 78°45′06″W / 39.763611°N 78.751667°W / 39.763611; -78.751667 (Fischtner Covered Bridge)	Londonderry Township	This covered bridge is located north of Stringtown.
18	Halls Mill Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003418)	North of Everett on Township 528 40°07′27″N 78°19′02″W / 40.124167°N 78.317222°W / 40.124167; -78.317222 (Halls Mill Covered Bridge)	Hopewell Township	You can find this covered bridge north of Everett.
19	Heirline Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003419)	West of Bedford on Legislative Route 05097, north of Manns Choice 40°01′00″N 78°35′37″W / 40.016667°N 78.593611°W / 40.016667; -78.593611 (Heirline Covered Bridge)	Harrison and Napier Townships	This bridge connects two townships, Harrison and Napier.
20	Hewitt Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003417)	Township 305 at Hewitt 39°45′16″N 78°30′40″W / 39.754444°N 78.511111°W / 39.754444; -78.511111 (Hewitt Covered Bridge)	Southampton Township	Located in Southampton Township, this is another historic covered bridge.
21	Jacksons Mill Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003414)	Township 412, east of Bedford 39°58′16″N 78°16′19″W / 39.971111°N 78.271944°W / 39.971111; -78.271944 (Jacksons Mill Covered Bridge)	East Providence Township	You can find Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge east of Bedford.
23	Dr. Knisley Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003411)	Southeast of Alum Bank on Legislative Route 05098 40°09′36″N 78°36′08″W / 40.16°N 78.602222°W / 40.16; -78.602222 (Dr. Knisley Covered Bridge)	West St. Clair Township	This covered bridge is southeast of Alum Bank.
25	New Paris Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003423)	1 mile (1.6 km) north of New Paris 40°06′58″N 78°38′23″W / 40.116111°N 78.639722°W / 40.116111; -78.639722 (New Paris Covered Bridge)	Napier Township	This covered bridge is located north of New Paris.
26	Osterburg Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003421)	West of Osterburg on Township 757 40°10′37″N 78°32′30″W / 40.176944°N 78.541667°W / 40.176944; -78.541667 (Osterburg Covered Bridge)	East St. Clair Township	You can find the Osterburg Covered Bridge west of Osterburg.
28	Ryot Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003416)	South of Alum Bank on Township 559, northwest of Fishertown 40°08′32″N 78°37′30″W / 40.142222°N 78.625°W / 40.142222; -78.625 (Ryot Covered Bridge)	West St. Clair Township	This covered bridge is located south of Alum Bank.
31	Snooks Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003412)	East of Alum Bank on Township 578 40°10′09″N 78°34′48″W / 40.169167°N 78.58°W / 40.169167; -78.58 (Snooks Covered Bridge)	East St. Clair Township	The Snooks Covered Bridge is east of Alum Bank.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if it is destroyed or if it changes too much. Here are two places that were once on the list but are no longer there.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Grand View Point Hotel		March 8, 1997 (#97000219)	January 14, 2002	U.S. Route 30, 17 miles (27 km) west of Bedford, Juniata Township	Juniata Township	This hotel was built in 1932 but sadly burned down in 2001.
2	McDaniels Covered Bridge		April 10, 1980 (#80003415)	October 13, 1988	Address Restricted	East Providence Township and West Providence Township	This covered bridge was removed from the list in 1988.